Durg–Ambikapur Express Explained

Durg–Ambikapur Express
Type:Express
Operator:South East Central Railway zone
Start: (DURG)
Stops:30
End: (ABKP)
Distance:468km (291miles)
Journey Time:11h 10m
Frequency:Daily
Class:First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:18241/18242
Speed:43km/h, including halts

The Durg–Ambikapur Express is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 18241/18242 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 18241/Durg–Ambikapur Express has average speed of 42 km/h and covers 468 km in 11h 10m. The 18242/Ambikapur–Durg Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 468 km in 11h 40m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Bhilai-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Durg to Ambikapur.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 18755/18756 Shahdol–Ambikapur Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.secr.indianrailways.gov.in/index.jsp?lang=0 Press Release- Stoppage of Durg–Ambikapur-Durg Express cum Passenger at Silyari (SLH) station of Raipur Division
  2. Web site: दुर्गत्योहारी सीजन में ज्यादातर ट्रेनें नो रूम की सिग्नल देने लगती हैं। ऐसे में यात्रियों की भीड़ पर काबू पाने के... . Durg–Ambikapur Express Excursion coach . 16 November 2015 . DainikBhaskar.com . 17 January 2019 .
  3. http://m.patrika.com/news/rajnandgaon/rajnandgaon-indian-railway-special-trains-between-gondiya-and-ambikapur-expess-train-passanger-train-1597990/ Special trains between Gondia and Ambikapur from 17 to 29 June